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The links between viruses and Alzheimer’s were dismissed for years – but evidence is building
An independent researcher looks into why there's such strong opposition to her research.
Doppelgangers share similar genetics and behaviors, study discovers
The genes responsible for facial features may also influence behavior.
Why do people sleep less than their primate relatives?
Ancient humans may have evolved to slumber efficiently — and in a crowd.
Do caffeine eye and skin creams actually work?
Caffeine does something, but it's not clear exactly what.
7 ways that diet can affect — and improve — your mental health
Metabolism and mitochondrial functioning seem to have far more to do with mental health than many people might expect.
Voluntary eunuchs: Why do some men choose castration?
Paradoxically, some do it for erotic reasons.
Oxytocin improves memory in mice with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
The "love hormone" might be an unexplored treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
This blood test screens for multiple cancers at once
The president identified developing MCED tests as a priority for the Cancer Moonshot.
Humans are 8% virus. Here’s why that matters.
About 8% of our genome is made of leftover viruses from our ancestors' infections.
Newly discovered gut bacteria may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis
Antibodies can start forming in intestines over 10 years before symptoms arise.
“SuperAgers” with super memory have super neurons
Their neurons are very different from "normal" people.
Your brain age and chronological age often differ. So, how old is your brain?
The answer may depend on your lifestyle.
Could we help the liver regenerate itself instead of waiting for liver transplants?
Some patients wait over 5 years for a liver transplant.
Does antidepressant overuse hinder our ability to heal PTSD?
Antidepressants can help alleviate PTSD symptoms when paired with psychotherapy, but does our overenthusiasm for them blind us to more effective alternatives?
“Playing God”: How the metaverse will challenge our very notion of free will
Inside the metaverse, your emotions and physical responses will be monitored, and AI will use that data to influence you in real time. Is that essentially mind control?
“Love hormone” oxytocin literally heals a broken heart
Oxytocin can boost heart cells' ability to regenerate.
How insects can reveal drugs and poisons at crime scenes
Many suspicious deaths of both humans and pets have been solved with the help of insects.
How hand gestures alter the perception of your speech
Research has found that words are more accurately heard when accompanied by hand gestures.
Cambridge researchers gain a major new insight into how cancer spreads
Most patients with cancer die from metastasis. Stopping it would be a major advance in cancer therapy.
Science destroys its credibility by embracing critical theory
The acceptance of fashionable nonsense is a threat to Enlightenment values and public health.
The blunt scientific truth about transgender women’s athletic ability
Even after a decade of hormone therapy, trans women are stronger and faster than cis women.
When remains are found in a suitcase, forensics learn a lot from the insects inside
Forensic researchers call such places “limited access environments.”
How the brain’s vagus nerve tastes sugar in the gut
The key to curbing sugar intake may lie in the gut rather than our tastebuds.
How horseshoe crab blood became one of the most valuable liquids in medicine
The crabs' blue blood contains an ancient immune defense mechanism that has helped save countless human lives.
Acne is a “disease of Western civilization.” Is overwashing to blame?
People living in non-industrialized societies don't get pimples.
Even your hands betray your emotions
If you're trying to hide how you feel about something, be careful with your hands.
Gene therapy partially restores function to color receptors in color blind children
The researchers and patients are excited to see if color vision will develop over time.